/jInJNDIyzlYBV79nx8Qb5s2xjfM.jpg
HorrorThrillerFantasy

Hellraiser

- Demon to some. Angel to others.

Hedonist Frank Cotton finds a mysterious puzzle box that summons the Cenobites, who open the doors to a dominion where pain and pleasure are indivisible.

Release Date : 1987-09-11

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : New World PicturesCinemarque EntertainmentFilm FuturesRivdel Films

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles : Clive Barker's HellraiserHellraiser 1Clive Barkers Hellraiser

Cast

Clare Higgins

Character Name : Julia Cotton

Original Name : Clare Higgins

Gender : Female

Ashley Laurence

Character Name : Kirsty Cotton

Original Name : Ashley Laurence

Gender : Female

Sean Chapman

Character Name : Frank Cotton

Original Name : Sean Chapman

Gender : Male

Oliver Smith

Character Name : Frank the Monster

Original Name : Oliver Smith

Gender : Male

Andrew Robinson

Character Name : Larry Cotton

Original Name : Andrew Robinson

Gender : Male

Robert Hines

Character Name : Steve

Original Name : Robert Hines

Gender : Male

Doug Bradley

Character Name : Lead Cenobite

Original Name : Doug Bradley

Gender : Male

Grace Kirby

Character Name : Female Cenobite

Original Name : Grace Kirby

Gender : Female

Nicholas Vince

Character Name : Chattering Cenobite

Original Name : Nicholas Vince

Gender : Male

Simon Bamford

Character Name : 'Butterball' Cenobite

Original Name : Simon Bamford

Gender : Male

Anthony Allen

Character Name : 1st Victim (uncredited)

Original Name : Anthony Allen

Gender : Male

Leon Davis

Character Name : 2nd Victim (uncredited)

Original Name : Leon Davis

Gender : Male

Michael Cassidy

Character Name : 3rd Victim (uncredited)

Original Name : Michael Cassidy

Gender : Male

Frank Baker

Character Name : Derelict (uncredited)

Original Name : Frank Baker

Gender : Male

Kenneth Nelson

Character Name : Bill (uncredited)

Original Name : Kenneth Nelson

Gender : Male

Gay Baynes

Character Name : Evelyn (uncredited)

Original Name : Gay Baynes

Gender : Male

Niall Buggy

Character Name : Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Niall Buggy

Gender : Male

Dave Atkins

Character Name : Moving Man 1 (uncredited)

Original Name : Dave Atkins

Gender : Male

Oliver Parker

Character Name : Moving Man 2 (uncredited)

Original Name : Oliver Parker

Gender : Male

Sharon Bower

Character Name : Nurse (uncredited)

Original Name : Sharon Bower

Gender : Male

Raul Newney

Character Name : Doctor (uncredited)

Original Name : Raul Newney

Gender : Male

Pamela Sholto

Character Name : Complaining Customer (uncredited)

Original Name : Pamela Sholto

Gender : Female

Reviews

J

JPV852

@JPV852

2021-06-23

Hellraiser is probably one of the lesser of the horror franchises from the 80s behind Halloween (yes, I know that came out in 1978), Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street. This is a movie I’ve seen a few times over the years and while it’s hardly a perfect horror film with a clunky set-up, it’s still a lot of fun as the make-up and effects work perhaps is a bit on the cheesy side yet kind of still holds up in a strange way. The acting is nothing special, though I did like both Clare Higgins and Ashley Laurence, not to mention Doug Bradley in the role of “Lead Cenobite”, who would later be called Pinhead. Kind fascinating that character was accidentally propelled into being a horror icon as he was only a minor part of the film, though based on his design and overall look, not hard to see why he resonated with horror fans. Hellraiser, written and directed by Clive Barker based on his novella, isn’t a favorite of mine, as mentioned I lean more toward the more reality based slasher (like Halloween and F13) than the supernatural variety, but still found this to be entertaining as a whole. **3.75/5**